Vodafone unit buys 3£ Telecom

Vodafone Distribution , a unit of Vodafone Airtouch , said on Wednesday it has bought 3£ Telecom, a service provider with over 25,000 customers connected to the Vodafone network.

The business, based in Manchester, north-west England, also operates four retail stores in the area. 'Vodafone has had a successful relationship with 3£ Telecom for many years and the acquisition represents an important addition to Vodafone's UK business,' said Peter Bamford, chief executive of Vodafone UK.